Liam and Danielle dated for two years after meeting on The X Factor in 2010

“His new song is great, you’ll love it.”

When pressed for her favourite song, Danielle hinted it was Liam’s latest offering by replying: “I recently heard one that I really like, but it’s not out yet. Think it’s being released in 10 days or so.”

Danielle’s social media channels were later inundated with fans begging to know whether they would get back together.

One told their followers: “The way Danielle keeps answering but also swerving questions about Liam on her Instagram and how I truly cannot tell if they’re friends or if some tea is brewing.”

Cheryl and Liam Payne split after two-and-a-half-years but vow to remain close to raise their son Bear together